Marion County judge temporarily blocks release of abortion records
The judge concluded that the terminated pregnancy reports are medical records not subject to public record laws.
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Indiana’s public records expert steps down as new law shapes office’s future
Luke Britt estimates that he wrote more than 2,000 advisory opinions in his tenure. He was appointed in 2013 by former Gov. Mike Pence and reappointed by former Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Opinions February 20, 2025
Indiana Supreme Court
Willow Haven on 106th Street, LLC v. Hari Nagireddy and Saranya Nagireddy
24S-PL-287
Civil plenary. Reverses Hamilton Superior Court Special Judge Matthew Kincaid’s granting of a preliminary injunction against further construction of a home being developed by Willow Haven on 106th Street, LLC to house up to ten residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Finds Hari and Saranya Nagireddy did not prove they are likely to win their public-nuisance claim, which alleges that Willow Haven’s proposed land use is illegal because it would violate Carmel’s unified development ordinance. Also finds the ordinance does not list Willow Haven’s type of home as an authorized use. Finally, finds because the trial court did not address the issue whether unspecified provisions of state or federal law nevertheless require the city to allow Willow Haven’s use, its entry of the preliminary injunction was premature and an abuse of discretion. Vacates the preliminary injunction, and remands for further proceedings consistent with the supreme court’s opinion. Attorneys for appellant: Thomas Bedsole, Maggie Smith, Todd Small. Attorneys for appellees: John Higgins, Michael Blinn.
Federal inmate in Terre Haute sentenced to life for murder of cellmate
| IL Staff
Lawrence Taylor, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the brutal stabbing death of Jan Stevens.
Lawsuits allege culture of violence at Perry Township Schools
Two families are suing Perry Township Schools for unspecified damages over the alleged bullying of two students with disabilities that left them with traumatic head injuries
Indiana House OKs bill that could give county prosecutors less discretion
Republican lawmakers have tried for years to punish prosecutors who don’t prosecute certain crimes, such as low-level marijuana possession.
Senate kills early voting cuts, closed primary bills
Hoosier voters can currently cast ballots in person for 28 days ahead of elections. Failed legislation would have cut that timeframe to two weeks.
Gov. Mike Braun threatens to veto property tax bill, call special session if more cuts aren’t added
Senate Bill 1, which previously carried Gov. Mike Braun’s ambitious property tax relief plan, was pared down significantly in committee following outcry from local government leaders.
DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government
Most notably, DOGE critics are failing to obtain temporary restraining orders that would prevent Musk’s team from accessing sensitive government databases.
Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against New York City mayor
A Manhattan federal declined to rule immediately, leaving in place for now charges that Adams accepted perks and illegal campaign contributions from foreign interests.
Opinions February 19, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jacob McGee v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-1312
Criminal. Affirms Jacob McGee’s conviction in Marion Superior Court of Level 5 felony possession of a machine gun for possessing a Glock 22 handgun with a machine-gun conversion device attached to it. Finds that under step one of New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, the Second Amendment does not protect machine guns because they are dangerous and unusual. Also finds that the evidence is sufficient to prove that McGee knew the conversion device made his gun a machine gun. Attorney for appellant: Jan Berg. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Justin Roebel.
Some local governments are slowing spending as lawmakers debate property tax cuts
The bill would reduce property taxes—and therefore reduce local government revenue—by about $1.4 billion over three years, according to the bill’s fiscal plan.
AG’s lawsuit accuses ambulance unit of failing to provide services in Dearborn County
The lawsuit asks that Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance be ordered not to dispose of any assets to preserve them for the benefit of the Dillsboro community.
Judge temporarily blocks executive order freezing USAID funds
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing funding for certain foreign assistance programs administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
County jails on the hook as state stops paying prisoner costs
County jails haven’t received payments in months, and there are still four months left in the July-to-June fiscal year.
Senate Republicans approve limiting health insurance program for Hoosiers
The bill would to impose various Medicaid restrictions like work requirements on an insurance program for moderate-income Hoosiers between the ages of 19 and 64.
Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs
Schools are being given 14 days to end any practice that treats students or workers differently because of their race.
Meet Dale E. Ho, the judge weighing the future of the NYC mayor’s corruption case
Ho, an Ivy League-educated former civil rights lawyer and law professor, has shown no signs of being a rubber stamp — one way or the other.
A$AP Rocky returns to a life of music, fashion, film and Rihanna with his acquittal
It’s no ordinary life jurors sent him on to when they quickly returned not guilty verdicts Tuesday on two counts of felony assault with a semiautomatic handgun.
Opinions February 18, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
City of Bloomington v. Catherine Smith and State of Indiana
24A-PL-1775
Civil plenary. Affirms Special Judge Nathan Nikirk’s judgment granting partial summary judgment in favor of the state in this annexation dispute. Finds Bloomington’s constitutional arguments are not barred by claim preclusion and that Bloomington lacks enforceable rights against the state under the Contract Clauses of the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions. Also finds the 2019 Act does not substantially impair Bloomington’s contracts. Attorneys for appellant: Margie Rice, Andrew McNeil, Stephen Unger, and Jacob Antrim. Attorneys for intervenor: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, Solicitor General James Barta and Deputy Attorney General Katelyn Doering.